How to replace wheel studs

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Can someone please tell me how to replace the wheel stud on a 4th gen. I was replacing a tire when I overtorqued and literally twisted the stud off...lug nut and all! The damndest thing is I was using a torque wrench (click-type) and never felt the click. Can I hammer out the stud and replace it or do I need to replace the next highest assembly? Can someone please send me pictures from the service manual on how to replace/remove the wheel studs from the rotor asssembly. Thanks guys---I just want to get back to wheelin as soon as possible!!
 
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I had to do this a couple of weeks ago on my camry. All you should need to do is hammer out the broken stud and hammer in the new one. Usually, it's harder to get the new one in than take the broken one out.
 
Almost happened here

I rotated the tires yesterday. One nut wouldn't "click". Using torque wrench also (83ft/lbs per manual). I stopped because I thought it was odd it was taking a bit longer than the others did when I had done a couple other wheels already with no problems.
When I went back to it last, it finally did "click" and I left it alone. I marked on a piece of papaer which lug it was, so if a problem arises next time, I will know why, and which one it was.

When you do get it replaced, please tell us how much it cost and the effort involved!! Good luck.
 
Thanks guys, I felt like a knucklehead when I heard the snap! I will try and replace the stud this coming weekend and I will post a parts list/cost when I finish. Again thanks for the info, that's why this board rules. Not only to get fresh ideas, but also to fix the little "problems" we encounter every once in a while. :thumb:
 
Re: Almost happened here

ToolmanJohn said:
I rotated the tires yesterday. One nut wouldn't "click". Using torque wrench also (83ft/lbs per manual). I stopped because I thought it was odd it was taking a bit longer than the others did when I had done a couple other wheels already with no problems.
When I went back to it last, it finally did "click" and I left it alone. I marked on a piece of papaer which lug it was, so if a problem arises next time, I will know why, and which one it was.

When you do get it replaced, please tell us how much it cost and the effort involved!! Good luck.
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Total cost for parts: $3.50 + Tax
Total time to complete with tire rotation: 1 hour

It was very easy. I used these steps;

1. Remove wheel(yes I know I don't even need to list this step)
2. remove bolt attatching brake line from caliper
3. Remove two bolts brom caliper and remove caliper
-set caliper on a support so you do not damage brake line
4. remove rotor--should just slide off wheel studs
5. hammer out broken stud with hammer
-may need to use punch
6. Replace wheel stud
7. Re-install rotor (if you don't, wheel will go back on but is a pain
in the tail to remove
8. Re-install caliper
9. Re-install brake line attatch bolt
10. Re-install wheel

Again these are just what I used and is for reference only as I am NOT a certified car mechanic...I just work on F-16s and F-117s!
So in short, use at your own risk!


All in all well worth doing it yourself. Not only is it fun, but saves you a lot of money in labor cost from the stealership.


I used the attatched PDF for reference.
 

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2004 wheel stud size

I have a 2004 4runner Sport edition and broke a wheel stud. what is the exact size of wheel stud for this this model?.... please help asap

Thanks
Bobby
 
I've been doing some research on this and am looking for some feedback. Based on this thread plus:

Wheel studs are too short! What to do.... - Tacoma World Forums
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/60111-broken-wheel-stud.html
How-To: Replace Wheel Stud & install Hubcentric Wheel Spacer - The Garage Journal Board

Is it best for the stud and splines to be pressed in, meaning completely remove the hub to use a press rather than using an impact gun, or cheater bar with washers and a nut to pull (by rotating I would assume) the new stud in to place? Is it recommended to use a C clamp instead to pull/press the stud in so that the hub doesn't have to be removed? Is it possible to fit a C clamp in on our 4Runners?

I'm debating doing this myself (installing longer studs for some spacers I got since the fronts are a little short) since I called a shop and they said it would take according to their computer 3.4 hours to do the two fronts (12 total studs). They said they may be able to do it faster than that, but it seems to me if they're not completely removing the hub to press things in it shouldn't take that long (but I could be wrong).

Thanks.
 
Recently broke a wheel stud on the front right tire of my 2005 and wanted to share some pics and notes to get this done quickly. I picked up a wheel stud from advanced autoparts for 1.99 plus tax.

Firstly, you deff have to remove the caliper and rotor. Without the correct tools this could easily be the hardest part of the job. Specially if this is the first time you are removing your caliper and rotor or it has been thousands of miles since you last took it apart those suckers will be seared on there.

The two caliper bolts are a pain to remove as they are torqued to death. If you dont have air tools, a steel pipe to increase your leverage will be your best friend. Jack the car high enough so you can work under the wheel to properly fit the socket wrench inserted into a steel pipe.

If you release the bracket that guides the break line to the caliper.
You can get away with not removing the break line and moving the caliper out of the way. You just need some strong rope or nylon string to suspend the caliper out of the way. See the pic below.

When you are done removing the caliper. Hammer out the rotor and put it to a side. Hammer out the broken stud and it should fall right out.

Find some washers that fit around the new stud and make sure they are laying flush against the metal. See pic. Tighten a lug nut on the new stud until you see the new stud press in.

To keep the axle from turning while you are trying to tighten the lug nut on the new wheel stud see the last pic. You will see I used the steel pipe to keep the axle from spinning. I put on two lug nuts and braced the pipe against the ground so it wouldnt turn.

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4Runner Rear Wheel Stud

I bought a used 4Runner and one of the studs on the rear wheel was stripped. At first it looked like I would have to disassemble the parking brake to get the wheel stud out but I was able to shift the assembly back and forth both to get the old stud out after pounding it loose and to insert the new stud. Just remember to shift the parking brake assembly back into the center before trying to put the rotor on.
 
mattj63 said:
I bought a used 4Runner and one of the studs on the rear wheel was stripped. At first it looked like I would have to disassemble the parking brake to get the wheel stud out but I was able to shift the assembly back and forth both to get the old stud out after pounding it loose and to insert the new stud. Just remember to shift the parking brake assembly back into the center before trying to put the rotor on.
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I had to replace a stripped stud on the rear wheel of my 4Runner. I oriented the wheel with the stud at 6 o'clock position. I hammered it until it was loose. I then pulled the lower parts of the parking brake shoes apart until the adjuster assembly fell out. I was then able to get stud started in hub. I then again pulled lower portions of parking brake shoes apart and put adjuster assembly back. Hope this helps.
 
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